Lifeguard (Part Time)

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Lifeguard, under the direction and supervision of the Health Club Manager of the Health Club & Spa, is responsible for supervising all swimmers in and around the pool. Ensures safety of all those using the aquatic center. Ensures the pool, hot tub, and environs are properly maintained. All work is performed collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by Williamsburg Landing.

Work is performed safely, effectively, to high ethical standards, and in accordance with Williamsburg Landing’s mission and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures the safety of patrons through direct supervision of the Aquatic Area

Ensures that lap lanes are available for lap swimming during open swim times

Completes daily checklist of duties

Tests both swimming pool and hot tub water chemistry as scheduled daily; records and posts pool temperatures, pH and bromine levels for all pools

Conducts personalized pool orientations for members; performs orientation of aquatic specific exercises and equipment; instructs members about appropriate safety concerns.

Monitors members’ continual wellness goals/needs and when possible, facilitates services and/or programs to meet those goals/needs

Maintains a clean and safe environment; performs designated cleaning assignments

Performs frequent visual inspections of equipment to ensure cleanliness

Inspects pool equipment and notifies Health Club Manager of any problems

Inspects locker rooms and cleans as needed if no one is in the aquatic area

Develops relationships with members; develops rapport by maintaining an “open door” to members

Ensures members and guests follow posted rules and policies

Answers questions and helps resolve member problems and conflicts; informs Health Club Manager of all problems and concerns

Follows established policies and procedures for Incident Reporting

Provides appropriate member updates to staff

Attends and fully participates in assigned committee meetings as well as other meetings as required/requested

Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing conduct, dress, safety, and attendance

Evaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous quality improvement

Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by Williamsburg Landing and by regulatory and accrediting bodies

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification as a Lifeguard and current CPR, AED and First Aid training required; prefer high school graduate; prefer previous experience as a lifeguard in a recreational or therapeutic setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to safely provide physical assistance to anyone in distress in the area which may include providing CPR, AED, First Aid, or rescue from near-drowning; general knowledge of physical limitations of older adults is preferred; knowledge of pool maintenance; able to exercise sound judgment when under stress

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Part-time